AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCGT Housing Fight: Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended the government’s CGT discount timeline in a Senate inquiry, while opposition senators pressed for stronger modelling links to housing price growth; experts argued the 50% CGT discount effectively subsidises wealthy investors and called for inflation-linked indexation and a higher minimum tax rate. Markets & Rates: A US-Iran peace framework lifted global risk sentiment, sent oil sharply lower and pushed investors to reprice the chance of earlier RBA hikes; attention now turns to the RBA’s Tuesday decision. Insurance Tech: Liberty and Iceye launched satellite-powered parametric wildfire cover for faster payouts, aiming to trigger claims within days using SAR imagery and automated building damage assessments. Banking & AI Hiring: Banks worldwide are racing to appoint chief AI officers as retail investors increasingly use AI to build trading bots, raising questions about risk management and compliance. Super-Rich & SpaceX: Gina Rinehart backed SpaceX with a reported $1.4bn investment tied to the company’s record IPO, underscoring how Australian wealth is reaching into major global tech plays. Defence Production: Australia’s ramp-up of 155mm ammo continues with a $72m contract to forge M795 shells in Queensland.
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